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Ray Tracing from Scratch in C++

Build a modern C++ ray tracer from pixels to photorealism, write images, cast rays, add spheres and a hittable scene, implement diffuse/metal/glass materials with antialiasing, and finish with DOF and a polished final render.

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Advanced Rendering Algorithm Implementation

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Graphics Programming Theory and Application

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Graphics System Architecture Design

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C++

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Course 2

Geometry and Scene Building in our C++ Ray Tracer

6 lessons

25 practices

Build scenes in C++: add spheres, compute ray–sphere hits, shade with normals, manage multiple objects via a hittable interface, and introduce a camera and utilities for clean code.

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Course 3

Realistic Rendering Techniques for the C++ Ray Tracer

5 lessons

22 practices

Implement realistic rendering in C++ ray tracing with antialiasing, diffuse and reflective materials, glass refraction, and gamma-corrected lighting.

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Course 4

Advanced Camera and Final Rendering of the C++ Ray Tracer

3 lessons

11 practices

Add depth of field and flexible camera controls to your C++ ray tracer, then assemble a rich scene with varied materials and samples for a polished final render.

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